Strikeforce heavyweight fighter Lavar Johnson is recovering at a local Bakersfield, Calif., hospital after what appears to have been a successful surgery Monday morning.

When FanHouse contacted Zinkin Entertainment, the organization which represents Johnson, a publicist issued this update:

"Lavar underwent surgery this morning for internal injuries. The surgery was a success, and he is currently in stable condition. He sustained life-threatening injuries to internal organs. We ask for everyone to continue to keep Lavar in their prayers."